Apple Releases iTunes 10.4.1 with Assorted Bug Fixes

Apple today released iTunes 10.4.1, bringing a handful of bug fixes to the company's media management and syncing software. The bug fixes target a number of areas, including media keys on third-party keyboards, artwork addition, movie purchasing, responsiveness, and VoiceOver.

"iTunes 10.4.1 provides a number of improvements, including: 

- Fixes a problem where the media keys on some third-party keyboards work inconsistently with iTunes 
- Addresses issues with adding artwork to songs and videos 
- Resolves an issue which may cause iTunes to become unresponsive when purchasing an HD movie 
- Fixes a problem where iTunes may take longer than expected to open after waking your Mac from sleep 
- Addresses issues with VoiceOver support."

iTunes 10.4.1 is available via Software Update, Apple's downloads page, or the iTunes download page. Versions are available for Mac, 32-bit Windows, and 64-bit Windows.

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iOS 5 Beta 6 Seeded to Developers

Apple today pushed out the sixth beta version of iOS 5 to developers, marking yet another step in the development process leading up to the public release of iOS 5 later this year. The release, which is labeled as Build 9A5302b, comes nearly two weeks after the surprise Saturday release of the fifth beta version earlier this month. 

The over-the-air version of iOS 5 beta 6 for the iPhone checks in at 144 MB.

In addition to iOS 5 beta 6, Apple has also released a new beta version of iTunes 10.5 and a new preview version of Xcode 4.2 to support the release. 

Apple is expected to release iOS 5 for existing hardware around the time of the iPhone 5 launch, with rumors for the debut now coalescing around early October. 

Update: Apple has also pushed out iWork for iOS beta 2 and a new "beta 5" of the Apple TV software.

Download iOS 5 beta 6 ipsw iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G, iPad 2, 1

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Fix Error 1611 iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G, iPad When Restore 4.3.5 to 4.3.3

Error 1611 is on of the common errors that faces users while restoring their iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G, iPad. When you get error 1611, iTunes shows this message “The iPhone "your device name" could not be restored. An unknown error has occurred (error 1611)". Let's check out how to fix 1611 error after the jump.

How to Fix Error 1611 iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod touch 4G, 3G, iPad 2, 1 after restore 4.3.5 to 4.3.3 :

Error 1611 can be fixed by one of the following trials, so you have to try "method 1", if you still have error 1611 try "method 2" :

Method 1: Reboot your computer and change the USB port.

Method 2: check out the below video guide to fix 1611 error.

Here's full downgrade guide from 4.3.5 to 4.3.3 - Click Here.

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Apple Releases OS X 10.7.1 with Fixes for Video in Safari, Audio Out, Wi-Fi and More

Apple today released OS X 10.7.1, the first maintenance update to OS X Lion. The update is available via Software Update and Apple's download pages.

"The 10.7.1 update is recommended for all users running OS X Lion and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability and compatibility of your Mac, including fixes that: 

- Address an issue that may cause the system to become unresponsive when playing a video in Safari 
- Resolve an issue that may cause system audio to stop working when using HDMI or optical audio out 
- Improve the reliability of Wi-Fi connections 
- Resolve an issue that prevents transfer of your data, settings, and compatible applications to a new Mac running OS X Lion 

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4764."

Apple has also released a version of OS X 10.7.1 specific to the latest MacBook Air and Mac mini models, adding a few additional fixes.

"- Resolve an issue where MacBook Air may boot up when MagSafe Adapter is attached 
- Resolve an issue causing intermittent display flickering on MacBook Air 
- Resolve an issue that causes the SD card slot in Mac mini to run at reduced speed with SD and SDHC media."

Finally, Apple has released a separate OS X Lion Update 10.7.1 (Server) update for those systems with Lion Server components installed, improving the reliability of the Apple File Service, and a unique OS X Lion 10.7.1 Update for Mac mini 2011 (Server) update including all of the OS X 10.7.1, Lion Server, and specific Mac mini changes. 

Apple has been seeding developers with builds of 10.7.2 to prepare for the launch of Apple's full iCloud service later this year, but the company did not provide any builds of OS X 10.7.1 for developer testing.

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Downgrade 4.3.5 to 4.1 iPhone 3GS

Why to downgrade 4.3.5 to 4.1 iPhone 3GS?

As most of you know that iOS 4.3.5 only have tethered jailbreak which mean that you have to connect your iPhone 3GS to PC every time you reboot it. When you downgrade 4.3.5 to 4.1 iPhone 3GS you will be able to get untethered jailbreak.

Required downloads to downgrade 4.3.5 to 4.1 iPhone 3GS:

Download Ireb4.
Download - Part 1 - Part 2 - iOS 4.1 custom firmware (made by sn0wbreeze)
Download redsn0w 0.9.6 (mirror)
Download iTunes 10.4

How to downgrade 4.3.5 to 4.1 iPhone 3GS :

Step 1: Run Ireb4 , your iPhone 3GS will enter dfu mode.
Step 2: Go to iTunes and flash 4.1 custom firmware ipsw.
Step 3: Jailbreak your iPhone 3GS with Redsn0w 0.9.6b6
Step 4: Unlock your iPhone 3GS with ultrasn0w

Note: We have not had a chance to verify this guide, so if you gonna try it, please feed us back.

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Facebook Launches Standalone Messenger App for iPhone and iPad

Facebook has released Facebook Messenger, an iPhone app focused on chat and messaging. The dedicated app allows users to send messages directly to friends whether they are on phones or using the Facebook website.

"Messenger is a separate app, so it only takes one click to get to your messages or send a new one. Messages are delivered through notifications and texts, so your friends are more likely to get them right away. 

You can use Messenger to reach all of your friends -- whether they're on Facebook or in your phone contacts. All you have to do is type the person's name."

The app is integrated with the Facebook messaging and chat service and all conversations are archived as part of ongoing conversations on Facebook. The app allows users to share their location and attach photos to conversations. Users aren't restricted to chatting with one friend either, group conversations are easily created as well. 

Facebook Messenger is a direct challenge to other messaging services like BlackBerry Messenger and Apple's forthcoming iMessage. Like those products, Facebook Messenger uses data, not text messages to communicate, which means the service isn't restricted by per-message charges or separate mobile phone charges. 

Facebook Messenger is a universal app available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, free from the App Store.

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Jailbreak iOS 5 beta 5 - iPhone 4, 3GS, iPod Touch 4G, 3G, iPad - Redsn0w 0.9.8b5

As we reported you that Apple has released iOS 5 beta 5. Now iPhone dev-team has released Redsn0w 0.9.8b5 for Mac / Windows to jailbreak iOS 5 beta 5.

Jailbreak iOS 5 beta 5 - Supported Devices :

• iPod touch 3G
• iPod touch 4G
• iPad 1
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone4 (GSM)
• iPhone4 (CDMA)

Warning: 

"Redsn0w has been updated to 0.9.8b5, adding support for Apple’s new iOS5 beta5 (point it directly at the beta5 IPSW). Please use this only if you’re a jailbreak app developer with a legit Apple dev account, and remember it’s a tethered jailbreak for now!"

Required Downloads:

• Download Redsn0w 0.9.8b5 for Mac
• Download Redsn0w 0.9.8b5 for Windows
• Download iOS 5.0 beta 5 for developers
• Download iTunes 10.5 for developers

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Download Google+ Plus For iPad 2, 1, iPod Touch 4G, 3G

Here's good news for iPad and iPod touch users. Google has just updated Google+ (Google's new social newtork) to bring support for both iPod touch 4G, 3G, iPad 2 and 1.

What’s New in Google+ app Version 1.0.2.1966:

- Huddle settings
- Aggregated circle add notifications
- iPod touch & iPad support

In this new version of Google+, you can hide a particular huddle and you also able to mute a Huddle. Moreover, you have the ability to say 'no thanks' to a huddle rather than blocking the person or agreeing to the Huddle.

Download Google+ Plus for iPad 2, 1 , iPod Touch 4G, 3G

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'Touchgrind' Brings Multi-Touch Trackpad Gaming to OS X

Way back in January 2010, development firm Illusion Labs demoed a Mac version of its popular iPhone game Touchgrind, showing off how the sophisticated multi-touch trackpad included on Apple's notebook computers could be used in a novel way for controlling the skateboarding gameplay. 

As noted by our sister site Touch Arcade, Illusion Labs has finally followed through and released Touchgrind for OS X [Mac App Store]. 

Currently available for free from the Mac App Store, Touchgrind can obviously also take advantage of Apple's Magic Trackpad that was released last year, several months after the Touchgrind demo was first created.

"It may have taken a while, but Touchgrind has indeed launched in the Mac App Store, and it’s currently completely free. The game controls well with the multi-touch trackpad, though it definitely feels different than the iOS touch screen and does take some getting used to. The view is nice and zoomed out, similar to the iPad version Touchgrind HD [$7.99], which makes it a whole lot easier to tell where you are going while cruising around the skatepark."

Illusion Labs has been aggressive in demoing ideas for moving its iOS games to other devices and platforms, having also shown off Touchgrind and another title, Sway, on alarge multi-touch table several years ago.

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Apple Releases Utility to Create Lion Recovery USB Key

Apple today released Lion Recovery Disk Assistant, a utility that lets users create a Lion recovery partition on an external drive or USB key. Lion Recovery lets users "repair disks or reinstall OS X Lion without the need for a physical disc." 

"To create an external Lion Recovery, download the Lion Recovery Disk Assistant application. Insert an external drive, launch the Lion Recovery Disk Assistant, select the drive where you would like to install, and follow the on screen instructions. 

When the Lion Recovery Disk Assistant completes, the new partition will not be visible in the Finder or Disk Utility. To access Lion Recovery, reboot the computer while holding the Option key. Select Recovery HD from the Startup Manager."

Lion Recovery Disk Assistant can be downloaded from Apple's support website. 

Apple's knowledge base article about the utility notes that the partition it creates has all the same capabilities as the Lion Recovery that is installed during a Lion installation. However, this partition could be used in the event a user can't start their computer from the Recovery partition or if the hard drive is replaced. 

"Users can reinstall Lion, repair the disk using Disk Utility, restore from a Time Machine backup, or browse the web with Safari. This drive can be used in the event you cannot start your computer with the built-in Recovery HD, or you have replaced the hard drive with a new one that does not have Mac OS X installed."

The document has two final notes: 

"- If the computer shipped with Lion, the external recovery drive can only be used with the system that created it. 

- If the system was upgraded from Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard to Lion, the external recovery drive can be used with other systems that were upgraded from Snow Leopard to Lion."

We had previously reported that in order to do a clean install of Lion, Snow Leopard would need to be installed first. With this recovery partition creator, there is now an official path to perform a clean install without Snow Leopard. Also, this would seem to make the unofficial Lion boot disk creator unnecessary.

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Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 5 to Developers

In a surprise move, Apple has released iOS 5 Beta 5 (build 9A5288d) to developers on Saturday. Apple typically releases new developer seeds on weekdays. Alongside the iOS 5 beta 5 release is Xcode 4.2 Developer Preview 5, iTunes 10.5 Beta 5 and Apple TV Software beta 4. 

iOS 5 Beta 5 is available as an over the air update, but according to the release notes, users must first erase all content and settings by choosing Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Apple recommends backing up your device using iTunes 10.5 Beta 4 or through iCloud prior to installing iOS 5 beta 5, and subsequently restoring. That said, some users have been able to upgrade fine without going through that process.

BGR posts the release notes, which details some fixes, but no major new features. We're looking into what other changes may have occurred. 

Hearing Aid Mode is said to be new in iOS 5 Beta 5: 

Over the air update from Beta 4 to Beta 5 is 128MB. 

NatesTechUpdate offers this video which goes over some of the new findings in iOS 5: 

Download iOS 5 beta 5

iOS 5 beta 5 come with build number 9A5288d

Warning : Apple warns non-developer from ussing iOS 5 beta 5 :

"This version of iOS is intended only for installation on development devices registered with Apple’s Developer Program. Attempting to install this version of iOS in an unauthorized manner could put your device in an unusable state, which could necessitate an out of warranty repair."

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GV Integrated Jailbreak Tweak Bakes Google Voice In Your iPhone

Most of rely on Google Voice for our communication needs. However, that complicates for us if we use an iPhone, as the same level of integration that is given on the Android platform, is not present on the iPhone. Now GVIntegrated, a jailbreak tweak integrates Google Voice on the iPhone, like its meant to be.

"Unlike other Google Voice apps, GVIntegrated's primary user interface is the same Phone application you already use. GVIntegrated allows you to specify which calling experience you prefer globally as well as per contact! Simply install, log in through the Settings page, and start calling!
Also allows users to specify default call rules and per-contact rules!"

No new icons are added to the Home screen of your iPhone. You can configure the various options of GVIntegrated from the Settings.app.

Obviously, to install GVIntegrated, you need to have a jailbroken device. Follow our tutorial on how to jailbreak iPhone using redsn0w.

GVIntegrated is available now in Cydia for a nominal charge of $1.99.

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Save iOS 4.3.5 SHSH iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Blobs and Update iPhone 4 Baseband

TinyUmbrella for both Windows and Mac has been updated to version 5.00.07 to support save iOS 4.3.5 SHSH blobs for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. This will help you to save SHSH certificates for iOS 4.3.5 as well as update iPhone 4 baseband. This is the first time updating iPhone 4 baseband functionality has been enabled in TinyUmbrella.

The iPhone 4 baseband update option should only be used by those who know what they are doing. If you are on a software unlocked iPhone, you should definitely not play with this setting. Anyhow, before you do proceed, take notice of the following:

1. First, the version you WANT to restore to and the version Apple is currently signing must BOTH have the same baseband. This is important or else the baseband update will not work and you will get a 10xx error and need to use fixrecovery. (Works for iPhone 4 - will not work for iPad 2)
2. Second, you need to realize that checking the box WILL UPDATE YOUR BASEBAND.

You have to manually select update iPhone 4 baseband option whenever you start TinyUmbrella. It will never be on by default.

As a reminder, to save your SHSH blobs, simply connect your iDevice via USB to your computer, launch TinyUmbrella, and click the “Save SHSH” button.

Download TinyUmbrella v5.00.07 for Windows
Download TinyUmbrella v5.00.07 for Mac

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Unlock 4.3.5 iPhone 4 Gevey Sim Ultra

Unlock 4.3.5 iPhone 4 with Gevey SIM Ultra is possible. As we reported you that Apple has released iOS 4.3.5 for iDevices yesterday to fix some security issues found in latest firmwares. For who don't know that Gevey Sim ultra can unlock 4.3.5 iPhone 4 without calling 112.

One of our readers has successfully unlock 4.3.5 iPhone 4 with Gevey SIM Ultra. For ultrasn0w unlockers, iPhone dev-team has not updated ultrasn0w to unlock 4.3.5 iPhone 4, so we advice who rely on ultrasn0w unlock to stay away from iOS 4.3.5 update.

If you want to buy Gevey SIM, we recommend to buy it from Amazon for secured shipping and delivery - Click Here.

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Downgrade 4.3.5 to 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1 - iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 1, 2, iPod Touch 4G, 3G

Today Apple has released iOS 4.3.5 for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV 2G to fix security vulnerability with certificate validation issue. Now, if you have saved SHSH blobs for iOS 4.3.4, 4.3.3, 4.3.2 or 4.3.1, you will be able to downgrade from iOS 4.3.4 to anyone of them.

Note: iPad 2 (3G models) are not supported on this tutorial as its baseband can't be downgraded so far.

Step 1: Download the required IPSW file to which you want to downgrade to, the links are given below for your convenience:

• iOS 4.3.4
• iOS 4.3.3
• iOS 4.3.2
• iOS 4.3.1 

Step 2: Once you’ve downloaded the required IPSW file, its time you put your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into DFU mode. The steps are as follows:

• Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to your PC or Mac.
• Turn your device off.
• Now launch iTunes.
• Hold down the Power button and the Home button simultaneously for 10 seconds.
• After 10 seconds, release the Power button but don’t let go of the Home button, your computer should detect a new USB device.
• At this point, iTunes will also recognize your device, whether its an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

At this point, your device’s screen should be off, if that’s so, then you’ve successfully put your device in DFU mode. If iTunes logo shows up, you’re in Recovery Mode, NOT DFU mode.

Step 3: Here comes the tricky and the most important part, you’re going to fool iTunes into thinking that its in contact with Apple’s servers, whereas we’re going to change that to Saurik’s server. In order to do this, follow the steps given below:


Windows users:

Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ and locate the file named as “hosts”.

Mac users:

Mac users can access the “hosts” file by navigating to “/etc/” folder, which can be found through Go > Go to Folder from within Finder.

If you’re on Windows, then open the “hosts” file in Notepad. If on a Mac, then open the “hosts” file in TextEdit, and add the following line at the end:

74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com

Refer to the screenshot below if you’re having confusion:

Just save the file and close Notepad or TextEdit, and you’re all set for the downgrade.

A quick note for Windows 7 and Vista users: Start Notepad with “Administrator privileges”, that can be done by right-clicking the Notepad app, and there you will see the “Administrator privileges” option, simply click and launch.

A quick note for Mac OS X users: While saving the host file on your Mac, you should have complete read and write privileges in order to make changes. Getting a permission error? A simple workaround is to copy the host file to your Mac’s desktop, from there make the changes in TextEdit, save the file, and copy it back to the original location, and replace the original host file with the one which you just created.

Step 4: Launch iTunes, choose your device from the left sidebar. Hold down the left “Shift” key if you’re on Windows or hold down the left “alt” key if you’re on a Mac and click on “Restore”, do not click anything else! A new window will pop up asking you for the location of the IPSW file.

Navigate to the desired firmware to which you want to downgrade to, in this case it can be either iOS 4.3.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.1, 4.3 or 4.2.1. Once you find the required IPSW file, click “Open” and let iTunes do its thing.

In a matter of few minutes, iTunes will install the version of iOS which you directed it to install. At this point you should see a progress bar on your device, everything is automated, therefore don’t do anything silly. Your device will reboot automatically when everything is done.

In some cases, iTunes will throw 1013 error, ignore it, its perfectly normal when downgrading. At this point, your device will be in Recovery Mode with your desired version of iOS fully installed.

You should see a screen like the one below:

Its quite simple to get out of Recovery Mode, simply down this nifty program called TinyUmbrella (Windows, Mac) along with Fix Recovery (Windows, Mac).

Once you’re done downloading TinyUmbrella, launch it, and then click on the “Exit Recovery” button. In a matter of seconds, your device will boot up normally.

Once you’re done with this, the last thing you’re going to do is remove the line you added to the “host” file in step 3, which is 74.208.105.171 gs.apple.com in order to receive updates from Apple’s servers normally.

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